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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) escorts Minister of Defense Jose Veiga Simao (left) of the Portuguese Republic into the Pentagon on June 30, 1998, following a full honors arrival ceremony.

Secretary Cohen escorts Minister of Defense Jose Veiga Simao into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) escorts Minister of Defense Jose Veiga Simao (left) of the Portuguese Republic into the Pentagon on June 30, 1998, following a full honors arrival ceremony.

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